Flavio Guimaraes - Brazilian Blues in the Jungle Room. Friday June 7th at 7:30pm, $10 Dinner available during the show, Reservations at 303-294-9258! Flavio Guimaraes is a harmonica player,singer and Brazilian Blues pioneer. He began the blues harp movement in Brazil, and has taught a whole generation of harmonica players in Rio de Janeiro.

A virtuoso 7-string guitarist, Yamandu makes his Vail Jazz debut this year. He draws inspiration from the music of southern Brazil, choro, samba, bossa nova, and much more.

Colorado Brazil Fest (CBF) is the largest festival of its kind in the Colorado, and also one of the largest in the nation, with 1500-2000 participants each year. Colorado Brazil Fest is hosted by Boulder Samba School, the only organization in the state dedicated to promoting the rich heritage of Brazilian music, dance, and culture, with a track record of engaging thousands of local residents in performances and educational music programs since its inception in 2009. Schedule/Programs: Friday Aug 9,…

One ticket is good for both sets! 7:00 PM – Set 1: Dexter Payne Quintet (Brazilian Choro/Jazz) 8:30 PM – Set 2: Sonya Vallet Quintet (Brazilian Bossa Nova/Jazz) Colorado Brazil Fest is excited to present an evening of Choro, Bossa Nova and Brazilian jazz at Dazzle at Baur’s in Denver, Colorado. An enchanting retrospective of Brazilian music will be presented. In the first set, Dexter Payne Quintet will play Brazilian choro jazz and forró, traditions rooted in the 19th century…

In his first visit to Colorado, Danilo will bring repertoire from his latest album Da Natureza das Coisas, in addition to traditional choro compositions. He will be accompanied by 7-string guitarist Carlos Moura. Together, the duo will lead the audience on a special musical experience of the “more-often-bright-than-blue” choro, as well as Danilo’s new artistic exploration of the unique sounds of Brazilian music. https://youtu.be/FdBwOOwcwTU Danilo Brito – Mandolin Carlos Moura – 7-String Guitar

Each of the members have spent a lifetime performing and recording jazz, funk, pop, classical, and world music, but they are brought together through their strong passion for the music of Brazil. Over nine weeks in May and June, this ensemble will explore an exciting collection of classic and modern compositions in all the styles of the music of Brazil including: Samba, Bossa Nova, Baio, partito alto, afoxe, and Chiro, etc. Many are transcriptions they have taken off of their…

Carnaval w/Ginga Saturday March 7th Celebrate Brazilian Carnaval Ginga style at the lovely Mercury Ballroom. $25 in advance, $30 day of show and at the door. 21+ Doors open at 8 pm. Dance lesson at 8:30 pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/503968910498697/

Cristine Barbosa is a vibrant and versatile vocalist & pianist. She started her musical career singing professionally at a young age performing in local venues and concerts around Colorado. She has performed and recorded with many international musicians and artists. Adept in singing and performing in Portuguese, Spanish, and English as well as many  musical styles and genres, she keeps quite busy around the Colorado Music Scene. You can find her singing at “La Rumba” night club in Denver with…

The Coração Brazilian Quartet is Bill Kopper on guitar, Bill McCrossen on bass, and Raoul Rossiter on drums and percussion and Victor Mestas Perez on piano. Each of the members have spent a lifetime performing and recording jazz, funk, pop, classical, and world music, but they are brought together through their strong passion for the music of Brazil. Over 4 weeks in August this ensemble will explore an exciting collection of classic and modern compositions in all the styles of…

Corazon- Songs of Love. Vocalist Tierney Sutton and pianist Tamir Hendelman perform an intimate set of Brazilian and American love songs online live from Los Angeles on Wednesday, August 5 at 7-8pm MDT and 6-7pm PT. Vocalist Tierney Sutton is heralded for her abilities as a jazz storyteller and her ability to use her voice as an instrument. For over two decades she has led the Tierney Sutton Band, whose recordings explore a "wide spectrum of material, from traditional to…

Francisco Marques (Cavaquinho, Vocals) Carl Dixon (Percussion, Vocals) Bill Kopper (6 & 7-String Guitar, Bass) Greg LaLiberte (Horns, Vocals) Raoul Rossiter (Drums, Percussion, Vocals) Victor Mestas-Perez (Piano, Keyboards) Vincent Gonzalez (percussion, Vocals) Based in the Boulder and Denver area, GINGA is comprised of 7 distinguished musicians from various backgrounds. Steeped in the shared love and study of authentic Brazilian music and culture, the group has been dazzling audiences with their energy and musicianship for over a decade. Upbeat Brazilian classics are…

Dazzle presents Stafford Hunter’s Latin Jazz Explorations A blend of jazz, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and other Latin-American rhythms with classic melodies & originals music. Stafford Hunter: Trombone/Vocal/Shells Anisha Rush: Alto Sax Peter Stoltzman: Piano Gonzalo Teppa: Bass Leo Corona: Congas Alejandro Castaño: Drums